Growing Industries

Explore the growing industries in Essex! Look at the types of opportunities in industries expected to grow in the next few years consider this when deciding on a career

Explore Careers

Take a look different job roles and find out about expected salaries, working hours, duties and tasks, qualifications required and future prospects

Contact details for work-based learning providers and FE colleges

Our training provider directory has details about study locations in Essex, Southend and Thurrock

All About Apprenticeships

Dive in and discover what an apprenticeship can do for you

Higher Education

Learn about the different paths you could take and let us help you make the right decision

The role of a Careers Leader | CEC

Careers and Enterprise Company understanding the role of a Careers Leader and statutory documents

Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges | DofE

Revised statutory guidance for careers provision in July 2021

The Compass tool | CEC

Careers and Enterprise Company Compass provides schools and colleges with a way of measuring their careers delivery plan against the Gatsby Benchmarks

ASK Programme

ASK programme provides free support to transform how students think about apprenticeships

Futures For You

Futures For You are the National Careers Service delivery partner in Essex and are rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED

Rate My Apprenticeship

Rate My Apprenticeship is one of the UK's leading resources for young people seeking Apprenticeship opportunities

Pathway CTM

Pathway CTM provides an award-winning Pre-Employment Programme for students in Years 9 to 13

Investment 20/20

Not Going To Uni

Not Going To Uni is one of the UK's leading websites for School and College leavers

Speakers for Schools

Speakers for Schools aims to end educational inequality, giving young people access to the same networks as the top fee-paying schools in the UK through inspirational talks and work placements

Lloyds Bank Skills and Careers resources

A series of skills and careers programmes for Schools and Colleges developed by Lloyds Bank and aimed at young people aged 7-19

First Intuition Accountancy

A range of resources from First Intuition Accountancy dedicated to school students: Our employability page covers finding the right careers through to starting your first day

Skills2Use

Download this free app to better understand skill sets, get job ready and connect with local employers.